A man has been seriously injured in a panga attack inside the Madala Hostel in Mohlakeng.
“It is alleged the victim was walking with a friend when he was called by a person, using his nickname. The same person pointed towards him and then a group of people descended on him.
They were aggressive and he ran to his room, locking the door behind him.
“The group of people allegedly followed him and broke the door down. The door fell on the victim and then the group of people allegedly assaulted him with pangas. He was dragged outside and in the process he managed to free himself and ran for cover. A neighbour provided him with a safe place and the suspects left,” said Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson.
The victim sustained serious injuries and reported the case to the police. The incident occurred at noon on Saturday, 26 December.
Police officers apprehended one of the suspects, a 25-year-old suspect who already appeared in the Randfontein Magistrates Court on 28 December 2015. The case was remanded until 11 January 2016.
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